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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore various hypotheses concerning the extinction of the woolly mammoth. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the various issues and problems faced by endangered species globally. They research the plight of endangered species, create a poster of a selected animal, and present their poster and research to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article in order to investigate the impacts of the reintroduction of animal species to the animals' natural habitats, the animals and humans. They read specifically about wolves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore various hypotheses concerning the extinction of the woolly mammoth. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are oriented to the plight of endangered species and to help them explain and gain perspective on human issues that continue to endanger species and threaten our global environment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students define endangered species, list factors which previously threatened existence of the Bald Eagle, describe factors that continue to affect the survival of Bald Eagles, and calculate productivity for populations of bald eagles. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students define the terms endangered and threatened. They identify the factors that can cause species to become endangered. They discover how animals are protected by the Endangered Species Act. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the differences between the geologic eras. Using this information, they relate it to the appearance of different organisms in a fossil record. They use their chairs to represent specific events in the geological history of the Earth. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and explain some caused of endangerment and extinction for species as well as explain the effects of extinction on an ecosystem. Teachers use this lesson plan before teaching students about collecting insects or plants. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students define the following words: extinction, endangered species, meteorite collision, glaciation and climate warming. They investigate that there are 307 species on the endangered list, and an average of 10-20 species are added each year. Full Review »

